This is even though I'm through my 3rd summer and my cleaner can now do Saturdays. 

Even if you don't have rent caps, it is better to do smaller increases each year before you find yourself in a situation where you are far behind and need to catch up. 

I keep thinking about the "what ifs" and everything because I'm a realest... but I know this can and will be a great opportunity for me to get my foot in the door even if I have to tuck my chin and grind for a year. 

We will pay off a few more loans with smaller balances, even though they are lower interest than what we are getting on new acquisitions.

In that case, you generally end up paying significantly more over the life of the loan even if the term is lower.  

You are spouting numbers that are not entirely or even partially accurate.

Cleveland, Ohio is a great market to focus on for cash flow and specific pockets have gone up 2x and upwards of 4x in the last 5-10 years even!

, because they had added a provision to their lease that conflicted with State law - even as there was no damage to the tenant!

An in person meet (even if you have to drive 4 hours) would be the best way.

If you gave the keys back to the bank  they simply would never deal with you again and I see that today even after 10 to 15 years from when it happened.